Ursula Giedion (@ugiedion) 's Twitter Profile
Ursula Giedion

@ugiedion

Health policy analyst. Bogota-Zurich-Davos. CGD-Non resident fellow.

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calendar_today12-02-2009 13:10:45

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Nature Reviews Disease Primers (@diseaseprimers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Direct and indirect costs of medical treatment and financial concerns lead to financial toxicity, which has objective, psychological and behavioural aspects, ultimately affecting patient outcomes. #FinancialToxicity go.nature.com/3uFJtXR

Direct and indirect costs of medical treatment and financial concerns lead to financial toxicity, which has objective, psychological and behavioural aspects, ultimately affecting patient outcomes. #FinancialToxicity 
go.nature.com/3uFJtXR
Kalipso Chalkidou (@kchalkidou) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rereading this excellent piece by Peter Smith: "The role of the analysis is to inform the decision in a transparent, rigorous and systematic way, and not to determine the outcome." Considering expanding coverage levels vs introducing new things = critical in HBP design. Ursula Giedion

Pamela GĂłngora Salazar, DPhil (@pgongorasalazar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thrilled to share a chapter from my #DPhil thesis published in #PharmacoEconomics! Huge thanks to Prof. Tsiachristas, Prof. Rivero-Arias, and Prof. Perera for their guidance and support! Health Economics Research Centre (HERC) OxPrimaryCareSci Chris Carswell link.springer.com/article/10.100… #healtheconomics #DCE

Ursula Giedion (@ugiedion) 's Twitter Profile Photo

PODCAST - «Eco on the rocks»: Was wäre, wenn Gesundheit 30 000 Franken kosten würde? nzz.ch/wirtschaft/eco… via NZZ

swissinfo.ch (@swissinfo_en) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Despite some progress, not one of Switzerland's 26 cantons is yet on a trajectory compatible with the Paris climate agreement, says WWF Switzerland. buff.ly/3X0aaU0

Bishal Gyawali, MD, PhD, FASCO (@oncology_bg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Having done too much travel in last couple of years and realizing the tax your body and relationships pay during these travels, I nowadays feel JOMO instead of FOMO when I see other colleagues’ conference photos these days!

Having done too much travel in last couple of years and realizing the tax your body and relationships pay during these travels, I nowadays feel JOMO instead of FOMO when I see other colleagues’ conference photos these days!
Amanda Glassman (@glassmanamanda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Not mentioned but vitally important: Inter-American Development Bank is setting up its first, dedicated division with a mission to improve outcomes, quality, efficiency in #health and #nutrition in #LatinAmerica and #Caribbean. Watch this space for hiring announcement #globalhealth #pandemics #UHC

Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I have some real concerns about what another Trump presidency means for women in this country — and I wanted to share some of my thoughts. If this resonates with you, send this video to every single person you know and remind them what’s at stake in this election.

Rick Steves (@ricksteves) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A century ago, Germany’s democracy was hijacked by a bombastic and charismatic tyrant — and in this five-minute video, you’ll learn how he did it. Why did I produce this? Because I believe that history is speaking to us, and all too often, those who refuse to learn from it are

William Dalrymple (@dalrymplewill) 's Twitter Profile Photo

C'mon Delhi you can do this! How China won pollution battle as India allows Delhiites to choke to death Delhi AQI: As India allows toxic air to choke Delhiites without even discussing what it would take to save its capital, China in 2013 launched an all-out war with a

Adam Grant (@adammgrant) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Kindness isn't always about saying yes. It's often about suggesting someone more available or capable. 6 studies: We underestimate how much others value referrals. Making connections shows care. More demands require more boundaries. If you can't open your calendar, open a door.

Kindness isn't always about saying yes. It's often about suggesting someone more available or capable.

6 studies: We underestimate how much others value referrals. Making connections shows care.

More demands require more boundaries. If you can't open your calendar, open a door.
Andrea Forero-Hurtado (@solo_andrea_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Esta es la última obra de German Zarama que hoy falleció, dejando un gran vacio en quienes lo conocimos, las artes plásticas y la cultura festiva están de luto.

Esta es la última obra de German Zarama que hoy falleció, dejando un gran vacio en quienes lo conocimos, las artes plásticas y la cultura festiva están de luto.
Gina Ruz Rojas (@ginaruzr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Desde la Red Colombia Festiva lamentamos la muerte de nuestro cofundador y amigo Edgar Germán Zarama, artista, investigador, maestro, gestor y defensor de las manifestaciones festivas, en especial del Carnaval de Negros y Blancos de Pasto. Gracias por juntarnos a seguir soñando.

Desde la Red Colombia Festiva lamentamos la muerte de nuestro cofundador y amigo Edgar Germán Zarama, artista, investigador, maestro, gestor y defensor de las manifestaciones festivas, en especial del Carnaval de Negros y Blancos de Pasto. Gracias por juntarnos a seguir soñando.
Johnattan GarcĂ­a-Ruiz (@garciaruizjo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

¿Por qué no hay más recursos para prevención? 1) porque toca atender a los que hoy están enfermos o que pronto lo estarán. Eso cuesta MUCHO, 2) lo preventivo no cuesta tanto y 3) muchas grandes causas de enfermedad dependen de políticas y actores por fuera del sector salud.

Ethics in Bricks (@ethicsinbricks) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hannah Arendt: “The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction [.] and the distinction between true and false [.] no longer exists.”

Hannah Arendt: 
“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction [.] and the distinction between true and false [.] no longer exists.”
Elaveerrante (@soyelaveerrante) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Antes de que los lĂ­deres de masas se apoderen del poder para hacer encajar la realidad en sus mentiras, su propaganda se halla caracterizada por su extremado desprecio por los hechos como tales" Hannah Arendt - Los orĂ­genes del totalitarismo

"Antes de que los lĂ­deres de masas se apoderen del poder para hacer encajar la realidad en sus mentiras, su propaganda se halla caracterizada por su extremado desprecio por los hechos como tales"

Hannah Arendt - Los orĂ­genes del totalitarismo
Center for Global Development (@cgdev) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEW: Ian Mitchell & Sam Hughes find that a 1 year US aid freeze could trigger an economic shock of 1% of GNI in 23 economies—with eight countries, incl. South Sudan, Somalia & Ethiopia, facing a devastating 3%+ hit. Which other countries could step up? cgdev.org/blog/which-cou…